Basketball UFO

"It's a pity that at the time you mentioned, we happened to have an appointment to go to New York for a trial training." Fagan explained to John Nash, "And we can't make it in time for you to go to Los Angeles for a trial training."

"That's such a shame." John Nash led the team to Joe Bryant's home in Los Angeles to agree on a time and place. He wanted to invite Carter to try out together, but he didn't expect that the time didn't match up.

After thinking about it, John Nash asked again, "Do you have any plans for the next few days?"

"Before the draft, the schedule is full, you know, there is not much time left." Fagan once again expressed regret, and then said yin and yang, "Vince is very professional, we all went directly to the team's training ground for trial training. "

The Nets actually directly approached the players for a trial training instead of inviting the players to come over for a trial training. The attitude was too low. If Carter was not given this attitude, Fagan would feel uncomfortable.

In fact, Fagan doesn't want Carter to go to New Jersey. After all, it's just a suburb of New York, a rural area. It's better to be in New York City. It's a big ball market and a good team, and the future prospects will definitely be better.

"Maybe we can go and have a look at the next stop." John Nash took the initiative to lower his profile. He had just become the general manager and took over from Wesley Reed, and he didn't want to mess things up.

"We'll have a tryout with the Indiana Pacers the day after tomorrow." Fagan agreed. As long as more teams pay attention to Carter, there will be more bargaining capital.

Stepping onto the training ground in New York, "Old Oak" Charles Oakley greeted him, "Man, we meet again. I came here specifically to wait for you. Do you know? I recommended you to both Ernie and Jeff. .”

"So are you going to be beaten to death by me later?"

"Hahaha, I wouldn't be that stupid. Dennis Johnson is fucking stupid."

Under the watchful eye of the New York team, Carter faced yet another high-intensity workout. New York's training pursues high intensity, and the same goes for trial training. It's even more extreme than the Celtics. They torture people until they lose their physical strength and then shoot.

However, Carter consciously maintained a balanced physical condition, and his shots were not inaccurate when he was tired, which was similar to the level during trials elsewhere. The shot is good, not the best.

Ernie Grunfield and Jeff Van Gundy gave Vince Carter perfect marks.

"This is the most athletic young player we've ever seen, and he's going to be successful if he's in New York."

"Talent makes people excited. If we have a higher draft pick, we can use Carter as an alternative." Ernie looked calm, thinking about the future of the team, "Our most important task is to recruit the strongest talent. Free agency, this summer, 165 players will become free agents."

What the Knicks want is results, winning a championship before Ewing ages, and they are not too keen on the rookies they still need to train. Moreover, in the previous transaction, the Knicks owned the 18th and 19th picks in the first round.

"It's a pity that Carter will not fall to the 18th overall pick. Some team will definitely choose him." Jeff Van Gundy still has Mediterranean hair, and the top of his head is gradually shining.

Carter's performance just now made him very excited, but the team's more important task is to strengthen, not to rebuild.

This summer, Michael Jordan may become a free agent, and the Knicks are the most enthusiastic suitors.

In addition, there is 24-year-old Shaquille O'Neal, who is with the Magic. 26-year-old Alonzo Mourning, he is with the Heat. Juwan Howard, in the Washington Bullets, the team has not yet changed its name to the Wizards. There is also the interior defensive champion Dikembe Mutombo, currently with the Atlanta Hawks.

There is also Reggie Miller as a strong outside player. In the Pacers, the Pistons' mid-range shooting king Alan Houston will also become a free agent. Gary Payton, who reached the Finals with the Sonics, will also become a free agent.

Countless stars will enter the free market together, which will cause huge changes in the NBA this summer.

"I guess Vince will be selected between the 10th and 12th picks. We can choose to trade the picks as a reserve for future stars." Ernie discussed with Jeff, "I will talk to Denver, the Warriors and the Bullets. Let them draft them and we make the trade.”

"No problem." Jeff smiled, obviously looking forward to it. "Vince's confidence reminds me of Michael Jordan."

Jordan is playing in the Finals.

Riding on the brilliance of 72 wins, the Bulls have been unstoppable this season, strongly announcing the return of the king.

The Sonics have won two games but have lost three games. In the last game, they will try their best.

Meanwhile, Vince Carter completed his workout with the Pacers.

Today's Pacers are still owned by brothers Melvin Simon and Herb Simon, and general manager Donnie Walsh is an outstanding team operations officer. The head coach is Larry Brown. He has led the Pacers for several seasons and has basically reached the playoffs.

Larry Bird is the team's special assistant. He saw Vince Carter's performance and was more excited than the general manager and head coach. "I think we should choose Vince. I believe he will be selected before the 12th pick." We should trade draft picks.”

"But we have to pursue results and shouldn't waste time training rookies." Larry Brown only likes a well-formed team and lets him train young people. He has no such intention.

"No, no, no, Vince can provide immediate combat effectiveness." Bird smiled cheaply, "I like to bully rookies. If I draft this guy, I will beat him every day, ravage him, and put him on the bench. , break him down, and then bring him back to life as a superstar."

Donnie Walsh didn't understand Larry Bird's bad taste, but he understood Bird's technical and mental strength, and deliberately teased, "Vince Carter can fly in the sky."

"Although I can't fly, I like to trample people who can fly. Just like I did with Jordan back then, Carter also has a special temperament. He will succeed. The look in his eyes makes him even kill people."

"Please, have you ever killed anyone?"

"If it counts, it should count." Larry Bird counterattacked mercilessly, "Did you see it? Athletes secrete more testosterone."

"Gah!" Donnie Walsh and Larry Brown, two old men, cursed at the same time.

"Ah hahaha, did you see it? Carter seems to have a microphone in his trouser pocket. It's really impressive. This guy is not a good guy."

"Then you still want him?"

"You have to find the Denver Nuggets and trade the No. 10 pick. I love Vince so much."

Larry Brown rolled his eyes at Big Bird. The team already had "crooked" Reggie Miller and "big ass" Mark Jackson on the outside, and they needed to strengthen their inside players.

Not to mention the team's fight for the rookie, the American media has already made a fuss.

The most promising candidate for the No. 1 pick is the agile Allen Iverson, and Marcus Camby is expected to challenge Iverson to become the No. 1 pick.

Some media also rank these players. Of course, although Carter is the MOP of the NCAA Final Four and performed very well in trials, he has never been ranked in the top five.

TNT, which had obtained the rights to broadcast the draft, was frantically building momentum and came up with various gimmicks in order to increase the ratings.

TNT has arranged special interviews for rookies who may enter the first round. On Carter's side, his family, teachers, and friends are all being interviewed. When selected, excerpts from these interviews will be played on a large screen on site.

The general managers of each team are also operating draft transactions. The Pacers used their No. 23 pick to combine cash and future draft picks to trade for this year's No. 10 pick.